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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.50, 967.23 and 553.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.50, 967.23 and 553.89 is: 764.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.50 : 967.23 = 553.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.50/967.23 = 553.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.50x = 967.23 × 553.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.50x = 535,739.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,739.02/700.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.80

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